Personal Characteristics-
born in Chicago then moved to Wisconsin with his family a little later
enjoys reading and packers
born June 14, 1943 Education-
He graduated from the Milwaukee Country Day School and did his undergraduate studies at Stanford University, where he majored in political science. He then earned his law degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1968.
Family-
In 1977, Jim married Cheryl Warren, of Green Bay, Wisconsin a staunch advocate for the rights of the disabled. They have two adult children, Frank and Bob. In his free time, Jim enjoys watching the Packers and reading.
Political Career- Jim’s current committee assignments include serving on the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Science and Technology. He also serves as the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, as well as the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.
He is the former Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and as a long-serving committee member, Jim has established a strong record on crime, intellectual property and constitutional issues. Previously, Jim also served as Chairman of the House Committee on Science, where he solidified his reputation as an independent leader on science issues, as well as oversight.
Throughout his public life, Jim has been at the forefront of efforts to preserve the sanctity of life, eliminate wasteful government spending and protect the interests of American taxpayers. He has regularly been cited by the National Taxpayers Union as one of the most fiscally responsible House Members and is well known for completing his financial disclosure forms down to the penny.
Shortly after the attacks of September 11, Jim introduced the Patriot Act in the House as a method to help keep America safe by enhancing the tools our law enforcement officials could use to thwart another terrorist attack. He was proud to watch President Bush sign the Act into law.
He was instrumental in the passing of the Child Abduction Prevention Act, which President Bush signed into law in 2003. This law enhanced the AMBER Alert system, strengthened penalties against kidnappers and aids law enforcement in protecting children.
Jim Sensenbrenner-
US REPRESENTATIVE
Personal Characteristics-
born in Chicago then moved to Wisconsin with his family a little later
enjoys reading and packers
born June 14, 1943
Education-
He graduated from the Milwaukee Country Day School and did his undergraduate studies at Stanford University, where he majored in political science. He then earned his law degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1968.
Family-
In 1977, Jim married Cheryl Warren, of Green Bay, Wisconsin a staunch advocate for the rights of the disabled. They have two adult children, Frank and Bob. In his free time, Jim enjoys watching the Packers and reading.
Political Career-
Jim’s current committee assignments include serving on the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Science and Technology. He also serves as the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, as well as the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.
He is the former Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and as a long-serving committee member, Jim has established a strong record on crime, intellectual property and constitutional issues. Previously, Jim also served as Chairman of the House Committee on Science, where he solidified his reputation as an independent leader on science issues, as well as oversight.
Throughout his public life, Jim has been at the forefront of efforts to preserve the sanctity of life, eliminate wasteful government spending and protect the interests of American taxpayers. He has regularly been cited by the National Taxpayers Union as one of the most fiscally responsible House Members and is well known for completing his financial disclosure forms down to the penny.
Shortly after the attacks of September 11, Jim introduced the Patriot Act in the House as a method to help keep America safe by enhancing the tools our law enforcement officials could use to thwart another terrorist attack. He was proud to watch President Bush sign the Act into law.
He was instrumental in the passing of the Child Abduction Prevention Act, which President Bush signed into law in 2003. This law enhanced the AMBER Alert system, strengthened penalties against kidnappers and aids law enforcement in protecting children.